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Michigan essential workers get free tuition. Soon, many others can, too.
February 1, 2021
Bridge Michigan
Bridge Michigan reports on the Futures for Frontliners scholarship program and the launch of Michigan Reconnect.
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Wayne State University wins Fleet Award for college access
December 20, 2020
Today @ Wayne
The Michigan College Access Network (MCAN) recently honored Wayne State University with the Fleet Award during their 2020 College Access Impact Awards.
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Utica school counselor among educators selected for fellowship
December 9, 2020
Macomb Daily
A Utica Community Schools junior high school counselor is among 13 counselors selected for a program focused on postsecondary student success.
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MCAN awards three additional COVID-19 Response Grants in 15th round of funding
December 7, 2020
FOX 47
Michigan College Access Network (MCAN) has awarded $9,500 in its 15th round of COVID-19 Response Grants to three organizations in Michigan.
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Michigan College Access Network hiring 25 positions statewide
November 10, 2020
FOX 47
Michigan College Access Network (MCAN) is seeking diverse candidates for 25 positions, from entry to senior level, across the state.
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Addison schools get tech grant
November 6, 2020
Hillsdale Daily News
Addison Community Schools was recently awarded a $2,000 grant courtesy of the Michigan College Access Network.
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There's no such thing as 'college material' — everyone can achieve post-secondary success
November 6, 2020
Lansing State Journal
I grew up in Eaton Rapids where we didn’t have a Meijer, Starbucks or even a Walmart in our town.
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Michigan College Access Network awards three additional COVID-19 Response Grants in 14th round of funding
November 6, 2020
FOX 47
MCAN has awarded $22,182 in its 14th round of COVID-19 Response Grants to three organizations in Michigan.
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SDSU launches program supporting school counselors in Michigan
October 25, 2020
The Daily Aztec
San Diego State launched the School Counselor Fellows Program in partnership with the Michigan College Access Network.
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MCAN awards three additional COVID-19 Response Grants in 13th round of funding
October 21, 2020
FOX 47
Michigan College Access Network (MCAN) has awarded $24,000 in its 13th round of COVID-19 Response Grants [micollegeaccess.org] to three organizations in Michigan.
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Michigan college freshman enrollment drops amid COVID. Will they return?
October 19, 2020
Bridge Michigan
Amid an ongoing pandemic, thousands fewer first-time college students enrolled at Michigan universities and community colleges this fall, a decline with potentially troubling long-term ramifications for the state, as well as for the students themselves.
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Community colleges expect enrollment surge from COVID-19 essential workers
October 9, 2020
Spartan News Room
Thousands of coronavirus front-line workers are expected to enroll in Michigan community colleges under a new program that makes it free for them.
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High schools across Michigan kick off Michigan College Month
October 1, 2020
FOX 47
Michigan College Month kicks off Oct. 1, with over 325 high schools participating in events statewide.
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Ferris State receives $18K in COVID-19 Response grants
September 25, 2020
Pioneer
Michigan College Access Network recently awarded nearly $70,000 in its 11th round of COVID-19 Response Grants to 10 organizations in Michigan, including Ferris State University.
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Michigan dedicates $24M to front-line workers seeking secondary education
September 10, 2020
Detroit News
About 625,000 front-line workers are eligible for tuition-free college under a program created Thursday by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer called Futures for Frontliners.
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Whitmer thanks Michigan COVID essential workers with free community college
September 10, 2020
Bridge Michigan
Around 625,000 Michigan essential workers will be eligible for free community college under a new program first announced by Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in April and formalized on Thursday.
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Alpena Public Schools gets $10K grant from MCAN
September 5, 2020
The Alpena News
In celebration of its 10th year, Michigan College Access Network on Thursday awarded a $10,000 grant to Alpena Public Schools in support of college access and postsecondary attainment.
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Educational nonprofit awards NMU with $10,000 Grant
September 4, 2020
FOX 6
Northern Michigan University received a surprise grant Friday from an emerging non-profit for education.